Le Port de Nantes

Auguste Louis Lepère

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a busy port scene. The port is filled with numerous boats and ships of various sizes, some with sails raised. Several of the vessels are emitting smoke from their chimneys. The waterway is flanked by a bridge on the left and a dock on the right, with a large body of water separating them. On the dock, people are standing and walking around. There are also horse-drawn carriages and carts on the dock. In the background, the skyline of a city is visible, featuring several buildings, including a large church or cathedral with a dome. The sky above is filled with clouds. The entire scene is rendered in black and white, with a sepia tone. A sign in the lower-left corner reads "Le Port de Nantes". The artist's signature appears in the lower-right corner.